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Founded in Toledo, Ohio in 1990, e21erp is an ERP vendor specializing in the development, sale, implementation, and support of our fully-integrated ERP system for small and mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies.

As a complete solution ERP software company, E21 does not outsource any aspect of our business to third-party vendors or overseas — E21’s ERP software is developed, sold, implemented, and supported by E21 — giving us the unique distinction of being a truly all-inclusive ERP software vendor and software services provider for our clients.

From the industry’s only money back guarantee and one year of free ERP maintenance, to direct developer customer support and a proven, successful ERP implementation methodology, E21 is unlike any ERP company in the enterprise software industry. E21 is a privately-held organization with one of the highest revenue per employee ratios in the ERP software industry.

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e21erp® has been owned and operated under the same leadership and senior management since 1990.

With a focus on long-term growth, each of the senior partners continues to be actively engaged in e21erp’s daily business operations and including direct communication with customers and a characteristic truly unique in the ERP software industry.

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e21erp® has been owned and operated under the same leadership and senior management since 1990.

Company FAQs:

Is E21 ERP a publicly-traded or privately-held company?

E21 ERP is a privately-held organization. E21 ERP’s founding senior management has remained actively involved in the day-to-day business operations since the company’s inception.

With all the consolidations in the software industry, is E21 ERP a viable company?

E21 ERP has a history characterized by long-term growth and profitability. E21 ERP has never been bought, sold, or acquired. With one of the highest gross revenue per employee ratios of any company in the ERP software industry, E21 ERP has a history characterized by sustained business growth and profitability.

What makes E21 ERP different from other ERP software companies?

E21 ERP is not the typical ERP software company. E21 ERP has developed software entirely in-house with no third-party software development or add-ons. From providing application source code with every sale, to our long-term business and technology development focus, E21 ERP is truly unique in the ERP software industry. To learn more about E21 ERP’s key business differentiators, go to the Why E21 ERP section of our site.

How frequently does E21 ERP release a major upgrade to Enterprise 21?

E21 ERP typically releases a new, major upgrade every 18-24 months. All E21 ERP customers on annual maintenance receive the latest software upgrades and releases at no additional cost.

Does E21 ERP have a formal users group?

E21 ERP meets with the user community each year at E21 ERP’s annual users’ conference. Session topics typically include reviews of the latest software release, product demonstrations, hands-on user training, best practice discussions, and interactive workshops to discuss customer priorities for future E21 ERP enhancements.

What technology platforms support E21 ERP?

E21 ERP feels that an open system approach is optimal, so E21 ERP is server and database independent. The E21 ERP application can be used in a combination of operating system environments. E21 ERP can operate in any ODBC-compliant database. In addition to running the application locally, the package can be deployed via a managed infrastructure or Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

How is E21 ERP licensed?

E21 ERP is licensed on a concurrent-user basis. E21 ERP is sold as a fully-integrated ERP software suite. There is no module or specific functionality that E21 ERP offers that is not included in E21 ERP.

Is the application source code available for purchase or escrow?

The only way E21 ERP sells it's software is with the application source code included at no additional cost. E21 ERP feels this model is important because it provides the customer maximum control as to the level of independence it desires from their software provider. We believe that it is our responsibility to earn our customers’ business every day and that our customers should be able to operate independently of E21 ERP if they ever choose to do so.

What is the typical time frame for an E21 ERP software implementation?

Depending of the size of the manufacturing or distribution organization, most E21 ERP software implementations take three to nine months. E21 ERP has developed a proven implementation plan with a consistent track record of success. For more information on E21 ERP’s implementation process and service offerings, please visit E21 implementations.

Will E21 help migrate existing legacy data into E21 ERP?

E21 ERP includes a series of mapping routines for migrating legacy data into E21 ERP. Assuming your existing system is ODBC compliant or the legacy data can be extracted into a flat-file format, the data can be migrated into the appropriate E21 ERP data tables in an easy and straight-forward manner.

Is 24-hour technical support and annual software maintenance available?

E21 ERP offers 24-hour customer and technical support. When a call is placed to the customer support hotline, customers speak directly to an E21 ERP software developer with an average tenure of over ten years experience with our software. All software development, implementation, training, annual maintenance, and ongoing customer support is delivered directly by E21 ERP. For more information, please review E21 services.

What describes the typical E21 ERP customer?

E21 ERP customers are small and mid-market manufacturers and distributors. E21 ERP customers select us for delivering superior software functionality and for E21 ERP’s focus on developing lasting, strategic business partnerships with its customer base.

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